Chapter 118 The Overall Situation Takes Shape, the Two Women Reconcile, and Enjoy the Happiness of Having Two Wives (Two Chapters in One)

The stars and flowers fall at night, and the palace lanterns are like rain.

Even at night, the Great Yan Palace was as bright as day. A young girl in red clothes, dressed in light and elegant clothes, followed behind a tall and strong man in military robes. Her ponytail reached waist level, her waist was extremely slender, her face was as white as white, her eyes were like stars, and her lips were There was a touch of vermilion rouge on his face, but it could not conceal the heroic spirit of his slender eyebrows.

"Father, if the sixth prince is not guilty of a serious crime, will you support him behind his back?"

Huo Hongling's eyes flickered slightly as she looked at this handsome man who looked like a young man but was actually middle-aged. He was at the height of his power in the Great Yan Army and was known as the Champion.

"The question makes no sense."

Huo Qing turned around, looked at his daughter, and smiled and shook his head.

This kind of thing should be impossible in his eyes.

"Instead of thinking about this, you should think about how to live in harmony with the Sixth Prince after marriage. My father is worried that your temper will offend him. If you have hatred towards my Huo family, it will be another trouble. "

Huo Qing looked at Huo Hongling, who was only eighteen years old. He was young and tall, with a look of distress in his eyes. He sighed: "Don't blame your father for being unkind and ungrateful. You were born into the family of Marquis Wu, and you have a prominent family background. You can get whatever you like. If you want the fish in the palace, someone will catch it for you. If you want to learn some exercises, someone will get it for you. If you want to wear whatever clothes you want, someone will buy them for you. Now you When you grow up, you have to bear all the consequences. This is the price of power. I only realized this later. "

Huo Hongling seemed to have grown up a lot, and her eyes were extremely mature. She nodded and said: "The tiger father has no dog daughter, my daughter understands."

"But my daughter just wants to know her father's answer. Because I hope that marrying the sixth prince will be a helpless choice, not an escape choice."

She believes that helplessness is stability, and escaping is cowardice.

Hearing this, Huo Qing nodded and said, "Yes."

"It's not because of my wishes, but because I have no choice. If one day, the Sixth Prince needs your father to step forward, then even if the consequences are not good, you should do your best as a father, because once you fail, you will be doomed."

Huo Hongling was satisfied with her father's answer.

"Why, why do you ask this question? I remember you don't like the Sixth Prince?"

Champion Hou was a little strange about his daughter's question.

"My daughter just discovered that the sixth prince was a little different from what was rumored, so she couldn't help but think about it. If he had a chance to fight, would he be able to win?"

Hearing his daughter's comments, Huo Qing had a surprised look on his rather young face.

Before, Huo Hongling would not have said a kind word to Lu Mingyuan.

"Didn't you say that he is a dandy? He has a corrupt character and is flashy."

"He is not an ordinary playboy." Huo Hongling recalled that day, when the other party carried her to the imperial doctor's residence to apply medicine, her face turned slightly red.

And that palm with a sword as powerful as a dragon and a powerful force.

"You mean, he's a playboy with great potential?"

Huo Qing looked slightly strange.

"Then when we have the banquet, I will give him a try to see if this is the case."

"Father, don't do this."

Huo Hongling quickly dissuaded her, thinking of Lu Mingyuan's instructions that day.

"Why?"

Huo Qing's doubts deepened when he saw her like this.

Huo Hongling clasped her fingers and said, "His strength is still weak. What if he is beaten by his father and cannot get out of bed?"

Huo Qing suddenly laughed angrily: "Where are you thinking? How could I use my cultivation to test you?"

"Oh, okay."

Huo Hongling was relieved.

The suspicion in the champion's eyes grew deeper and deeper.

Is this still my daughter?

She hasn't even gotten married yet, but she's already moving towards her husband's family?

Something is wrong.

The palace was not small, and the two of them walked for a long time, and under the guidance of the palace maid, they arrived at the Yaoguang Palace.

This place is the territory of Concubine Yaoguang. Compared with the palaces of other concubines, it is three or four times larger. It is three stories high, with carved railings and painted buildings, black eaves and red walls, and yellowish palace lanterns, showing its impressive style.

When the champion entered the door, he found that Qi Xingyan and Qi Muxue had already sat down in advance. They arrived very early and they were the last ones to arrive.

Lu Mingyuan was also present, chatting with Qi Muxue. Both of them had smiles on their faces, and they seemed to be having a good chat.

Huo Qing was secretly worried that he should not go to the school to inspect the military camp in the afternoon, but should have given him more time to let his daughter get along with His Highness.

"Lu Mingyuan has met his father-in-law."

When Lu Mingyuan saw Champion Hou and Huo Hongling arriving, he quickly stood up and saluted.

"My dear son-in-law, you're welcome." Huo Qing smiled slightly.

A father-in-law, a good son-in-law.

The relationship between the two has become much closer.

"Now everyone is finally here."

Wang Zhaoyan watched the happy scene from the side, with a smile on her pretty face.

"I'm late, so I'll punish myself with a drink."

Huo Qing was very generous and immediately apologized to everyone present, picking up a glass of wine and drinking it all in one gulp.

"The champion is busy with military affairs and rarely takes time out, but he wants to have a good drink." Qi Xingyan said with a gentle smile, although his temples were white, but his white hair was meticulous and neat.

"Mr. Qi is a highly respected man. Shengjing Academy has cultivated talents for the imperial court. He has made great contributions and worked hard. It is difficult to see him in ordinary times. I must offer you a glass of wine."

Both of them said some polite words, I flatter you, you flatter me.

It’s very similar to the scene in my previous life when I went back to my hometown to meet relatives during the New Year.

Lu Mingyuan felt that the atmosphere was a little reserved, so he could only lower his head and eat peanuts. Qi Muxue and Huo Hongling did not interrupt. They didn't know where to look, so they could only sit upright, looking in the direction of Lu Mingyuan intentionally or unintentionally, and they had a tacit understanding.

Seeing the reserved atmosphere, Wang Zhaoyan took the initiative to open the topic.

"I just decided to get married to Mr. Qi ten days later. I don't know what the champion will do."

The champion thought for a while and nodded: "I still have great trust in Mr. Qi."

Then the conversation changed: "It's just that ten days is a long time. I noticed that the imperial court recently intends to send troops to the three northwest states, and the intention is to go to Shengming. I'm afraid I won't be able to attend the wedding banquet by then."

This topic immediately attracted Lu Mingyuan's attention.

The king of Zhenbei mobilized his troops and won. Is it possible that the champion prince will also use his strength?

The imperial court wanted to expand the results of the war.

Qi Xingyan also strongly agreed: "I see that the situation in Beiguan is indeed very good. The Demonic Kingdom has too much time to take care of itself. It is a good time to mobilize troops. The opportunity to fight is fleeting, but there are also concerns and hidden dangers. The Demonic Kingdom now has no time to look south and cannot spare the energy. Although he is in charge of Dayan's army, if he waits for internal peace and turns his attention to the south, he will settle accounts and start a war, which is a big hidden danger. "

Lu Mingyuan couldn't help but nod after hearing this. Qi Xingyan was worthy of being a former prime minister, with forward-looking vision.

He was afraid that the Great Yan court would fall into the quagmire of war and be unable to extricate itself due to small losses.

You know, war, once it starts, is like rolling stones falling from a high mountain. It will not stop until it encounters a big bump.

There will definitely be no truce until a piece of your flesh is torn off.

The hatred will never subside unless I destroy you.

Obviously the Champion Hou also agreed with this statement. He nodded lightly and said: "Sir, you are right. I also think it is not a wise move to send troops to expand the war. They will be retaliated by the demon country afterwards. With Dayan's current national strength, he cannot afford to do it several times." A large-scale national war, but there is a major change of court officials, most of them are new ministers, there are many people who want to leave their names in history, and they are very willing to use troops. "

"Yuan Xuangang, who has always only made final decisions, also agreed to send troops. There should be the Holy Emperor's instructions."

Qi Xingyan did not continue to answer. He believed that the Holy Spirit had a deeper purpose in mobilizing troops, but he had not yet seen it.

It would be inappropriate to continue talking. After all, this is in the palace.

Wang Zhaoyan interjected at this time: "If it doesn't work in ten days, then it can only be advanced or postponed. If the champion wants to send troops to fight, he can only advance it. The nearest auspicious day is in three days."

"Three days, it's so fast." Even Lu Mingyuan couldn't help but sigh at the rush of time.

"Then it will be in three days. It will be the Mid-Autumn Festival by then."

"Well, early autumn is also a good time for marching."

Both Qi Xingyan and Champion Hou felt there was no problem, and the time was initially set.

Suddenly, Qi Xingyan gave Lu Mingyuan a playful smile.

"I wonder when your Highness plans to have a child after getting married?"

When Qi Muxue heard this, her eyes widened and she said angrily, "Father."

"Your father and I are already this age, why can't we hold our grandson earlier?"

Qi Xingyan raised his eyebrows.

Facing this problem, Lu Mingyuan scratched his head in embarrassment.

"I try my best."

He knew Qi Xingyan was joking, because with the other party's cultivation level, he could live for at least hundreds of years.

Upon hearing Lu Mingyuan's answer, Qi Muxue's cheeks turned slightly red.

Only Huo Hongling's clear eyes kept wandering and erratic.

She was heartbroken.

Before, I definitely wouldn't have felt like this, but now, I feel an indescribable unhappiness.

To be honest, she still admires the relationship between Qi Muxue and Lu Mingyuan. After all, many people in the Imperial Capital still do not understand and doubt their relationship, and there are many who are confused.

"You should give birth to a fat boy with His Highness earlier."

The champion patted his daughter on the shoulder and said with a smile.

Huo Hongling felt like she wanted to die from shame and anger.

She has never even held a man's hand, and His Highness has just carried her. Now asking her to give birth is like jumping from the first level to the tenth level.

too difficult!

Lu Mingyuan's "knowledge of people" saw her embarrassment and shyness at a glance.

He knows what the other person is thinking and understands it very well.

In fact, this is the current situation of many Dayan women.

There are not many men and women who can truly talk to each other.

If you can just find a partner to talk to, then what else do brothels and Jiaofangsi have to do.

In the Imperial Capital, the role of those courtiers is not to provide a place for frustrated people, miserable lovers, downtrodden people, etc. to find psychological comfort.

Many couples who are really married treat each other with respect, but they don't love each other that much, so they will go to the brothel when there is nothing wrong.

Some people want to express their depression at home, some people want to find someone to talk to and chat with, and some people want to try out what it is like to have other women besides their wives. After all, they only need to give money and do not need to be responsible.

There are also many examples of girls from brothels being married back home.

The next step is to toast and eat, and repeat the process of toasting and eating.

Overall, the dinner was very enjoyable.

What Lu Mingyuan was worried about did not happen, and the two families got along very happily.

He didn't use his martial arts vitality to relieve his hangover, and soon it got on his face and he looked slightly tipsy.

"I'm going to get some air."

Lu Mingyuan put down his chopsticks and squinted his eyes.

Qi Muxue stood up on her own initiative, helped Lu Mingyuan and headed outside the palace.

Seeing this, the Marquis of Guanjun gently kicked the heel of Huo Hongling's boots with his leg. Huo Hongling glanced at her father in a reproachful manner, and also pursed her lips. Her eyes turned soft, and she stood up and followed, holding her other arm.

"I'll go get some tea and fruit." Wang Zhaoyan stood up and went to get the tea after dinner.

Only Qi Xingyan and the Marquis of Guanjun were left at the table.

But they were not drunk at all.

Qi Xingyan's old eyes were extremely clear, and he looked at the Marquis of Guanjun: "Huo Guanjun, what are your plans for this trip? After all, you and I are relatives, and there are some things that only you and I can talk about."

Huo Qing shook the cup and pondered: "The court sent me to the three states in the northwest, intending to supervise the army. The troops are sufficient, and this Marquis will not interfere too much, fearing that disaster will come to me."

"I think it is necessary to intervene."

Qi Xingyan's eyes were calm, and a smile appeared at the corners of his white beard.

"Oh? Why?"

Huo Qing was slightly surprised.

"If General Huo wants to truly grasp the future, he can only intervene, and he must unite with the King of Zhenbei."

When the Marquis of Guanjun heard this bold decision, he was shocked.

"What does the old gentleman mean by this?"

He did not think that Qi Xingyan wanted to rebel, but was answering his questions and making plans.

Qi Xingyan pushed his hand, and the golden aura on his body splashed. The wine cup in his hand fell, and invisibly, the banquet table became a chessboard, and the wine cup was a white piece.

"Mr. Qi, are you planning to make a plan?"

Huo Qing's pupils shook violently.

"Some things are still unclear and not very convenient, so I still need to take charge."

Qi Xingyan smiled slightly.

The situation has become more intense, and he must catch up with the general trend.

Since His Highness is not convenient to take action, he can only take action.

"General Huo has many concerns about his march, and I can understand that. Don't let these concerns become a stumbling block. The future of Da Yan will be full of changes. The Demon Kingdom will not give up, and the capital will not be a stagnant water. More power means more protection. This battle is for someone to covet the fate of the Holy Nether Kingdom, so that Da Yan can continue its destiny for another hundred years."

"Others don't investigate, but you and I must investigate."

The situation is changing.

More power means more protection.

The champion marquis is quick to understand.

He quickly understood what the other party wanted to do.

"Sir, do you want me to fight for yourself and give the Huo family a chance to win? Even at the cost of making friends with the King of Zhenbei?"

Qi Xingyan smiled and nodded: "This is the general's dead end, but also the source of life."

"Sir, the purpose of doing this is for His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince." Huo Qing quickly saw through the purpose of the other party's layout, but he could understand what the other party did.

It is important to keep the trump card. Qi Xingyan wants him to keep the trump card of the army.

Only with the trump card can you be fearless.

"Yes and no, it's more for my own lineage and for the whole of Da Yan."

"How can the King of Zhenbei trust me?"

Guanjun Hou couldn't help asking.

He was not familiar with the King of Zhenbei, and he was going to supervise the army, so the King of Zhenbei should be wary of him.

"Don't worry, he will trust you after your daughter gets married."

Guanjun Hou has not yet understood the deep meaning of this.

"Sir, you support the Sixth Prince for a reason. Can you reveal the reason?" Huo Qing remembered what his daughter said to him on the way to the palace, about whether to take action.

I didn't expect to encounter it so soon.

"I can't reveal this reason for the time being, but General Huo will watch at the border, and the answer will naturally be revealed at that time. Even if I don't say it at that time, with the general's strategy, he can think of what to do. Now I point out the key point in the hope of preventing accidents." Qi Xingyan stroked his long beard and smiled.

Huo Qing couldn't help but ask, "Can the Sixth Prince really inherit the throne? He's not..."

"There is a solution to this situation, but we have to wait a while."

Huo Qing finally thought for a while and agreed, "Okay, since you are planning for me, I will wait and see and pay more attention."

When the two reached a preliminary agreement.

Outside the palace, it was another scene.

Starlight and wine falling.

Even though it was late at night, the jade buildings in the palace were shining with a faint light.

The sky was full of stars, just like a rainstorm hanging in the air, shining under the reflection of some mysterious light.

Huo Hongling stood under such starlight, standing beside Lu Mingyuan.

After not seeing each other for many days, this woman who was always full of energy has lost some weight recently. Even in the starlight, her eyes were full of confusion.

"Miss Huo still doesn't seem to be used to it."

Huo Hongling heard Lu Mingyuan's soft call in her ear, and seemed to become nervous in an instant, and turned her head stiffly.

Today, Lu Mingyuan rarely wore a white robe with python patterns, a knife on his waist, and his long black hair tied casually behind his back, and his deep eyes, just like a jade glowing in the dark night.

Huo Hongling looked at Lu Mingyuan, opened her crystal red lips, but didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Lu Mingyuan stood up straight, with a smile on his face: "You haven't eaten well these days? You look a little thin."

"I'm just thinking, besides the Huo family, what else I am pursuing in this life. If I marry you, what will I face in the future."

Huo Hongling also kept her head down, just letting the hot wind blow through at night, blowing her clothes fluttering.

They walked for a long time, walked around the palace, and Yaoguang Palace was already in sight.

Huo Hongling's steps became slower and slower, as if she was afraid that Yaoguang Palace would arrive and she would have no excuse to linger.

"Miss Huo doesn't have to face anything, but has more to rely on. Your martial arts and your enterprising spirit don't need to be restrained. You can let yourself shine freely beside His Highness." Qi Muxue spoke softly and gave the answer.

"Miss Huo, who is upright in everything she says and does, is in her prime of youth. The only thing she can pursue is to move forward. Just like you before, His Highness will not force you to do anything, let alone embarrass you. Do your best. good."

When Huo Hongling heard this, her eyes were very moved.

The cold pool in his eyes was melted and became much softer.

Her tone was slightly unnatural, but her eyes were sincere: "Miss Qi, I'm sorry for speaking harshly to you on the day of the competition. I apologize to you here."

Qi Muxue's smile was very generous, and she shook her head gently: "It doesn't matter, if it were me, I wouldn't know how to answer it. My own impulsive question should also make you feel confused and confused. I am at a loss. I am also responsible and should not have done such an indecent thing and questioned Miss Huo in public. "

"That's why I never became a gentleman, but I don't regret it."

"I hope Miss Huo will think so in the future."

She would apologize for her words and deeds, but she would not regret her efforts. The same would happen if she did it again.

When Lu Mingyuan saw her saying this, he was afraid that Huo Hongling would think in the direction of double standards. After all, Qi Muxue stood up for him. He said half-jokingly: "You see, people actually have selfishness buried in their hearts. Just like me, any beautiful woman." You have to take a look at it, so where in the world can there be a perfect person who never makes a mistake?"

He freely admitted his shortcomings to both men.

"That's the truth."

Huo Hongling admitted frankly.

Even she hopes that the Huo family will be wealthy and happy for herself, but there is no such thing as such a good thing in the world.

Huo Hongling licked her lips: "Many of these things made me feel so confused. I thought about it for a long time and didn't know how to deal with it. Later, every time I sat in the courtyard, I would always think of the scene on that day of the competition, and I would always think of that day. What I said to you when I fought with His Highness in the bamboo forest that day."

"Because of this, I suddenly figured it out a few days ago."

Huo Hongling, who was originally gloomy, suddenly became bold and looked directly at Lu Mingyuan.

Lu Mingyuan did not avoid her fiery eyes, but lowered his head and thought for a moment: "Just look away. I remember that after this month, it will be your birthday?"

"What do you want? You can tell me."

Huo Hongling's eyebrows curved up, and there was a hint of moisture in her eyes: "Yes, it's long past time to get married. There are many rich ladies at this age."

At this time, Qi Muxue smiled lightly, put his arms around her shoulders, and comforted her: "In the future, you and I will both be His Highness and Princess, and there won't be much grievance to bear."

"Um."

When she returned to Yaoguang Palace, even her steps became excited.

When Lu Mingyuan walked through the palace gate and into the long corridor, he stood upright, extraordinary, and handsome as jade. Standing beside him were two women with different temperaments, which made the guards and palace maids look at him side by side.

I didn’t know who it was, but upon closer inspection I realized it was the Sixth Prince.

In just one year, how did the Sixth Prince achieve what he is now, enjoying the blessings of everyone!

Huo Hongling blinked and stared at this scene, finally knowing that her father's choice was not wrong.

Five thousand eight chapters, equivalent to two chapters, two in one